Organizations

FRIENDS OF THE PARK

An organized group of citizens committed to making Veterans Park the best it can be. This organization is a 501c3 non profit and works closely with the Town of Pendleton and the Pendleton Recreation Association to maintain, improve and build upon Veterans Park. Two Maintenance Days are planned during the year for Barrett’s Place Playground and Trotter’s Trail with one in the fall and one in the spring. Friends of the Park meets the third Monday of each month in the Fellowship Hall of Pendleton United Methodist Church at 6:30 pm. New members are welcomed. For more information, call Chairman Mark Majors at 706-313-5419.

ALLIANCE OF PENDLETON AREA CHURCHES

Many of the area churches participate in the Alliance of Pendleton Churches. Rev. Courtney Krueger coordinates monthly meetings with representatives from all area churches. The mission is to provide opportunities for worship, fellowship and missions for members of Pendleton area churches. Community services are planned throughout the year. For more information, contact Rev. Krueger at 864-646-3913 or email at Courtney@fbcpendleton.org.

PENDLETON AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

An organization of the businesses in and around the area of Pendleton with the goal in mind to promote Pendleton and its businesses and encourage it to grow in keeping with its historic nature.

PENDLETON AREA BUSINESS COUNCIL

A network of business managers and community leaders whose mission is to “advocate quality business diversity through free enterprise, sound business practice, fair competition, and diversity and to bring needed resources to Pendleton to support partnership organizations. This Council is an affiliate of the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce at 654-1200.

PENDLETON FOUNDATION for BLACK HISTORY and CULTURE

A public service organization providing for the preservation of and education about significant African American historical resources in the Pendleton area and across the upstate of SC. For more information, contact Terence M. Hassan at 864-646-9781.

PENDLETON GARDEN CLUB

The Pendleton Garden Club meets monthly to discuss plans and projects to help beautify Pendleton. Current projects include the Masonic Courtyard in downtown Pendleton. For more information, contact Davie Kirkley 864-646-6291.

PENDLETON HISTORIC FOUNDATION

The Pendleton Historic Foundation owns, maintains and shows the Plantation House Museums, Woodburn and Ashtabula. The Foundation consists of a board of 16 individuals who maintain the houses and secure funding to keep the houses in good condition. A general membership meeting is held each spring to keep members informed of the business of the Foundation. For more information, call 864-646-7249.

PENDLETON PRIDE in MOTION

Pendleton Pride in Motion is a group of concerned citizens committed to making Pendleton a healthier place to live. The group formed four committees to address the focus areas; Beautification. Communications & Advocacy. Health, Education and Social Services. Community Progress and Smart Growth. A Coordinating Council governs the overall activity of the 501(c)3 organization. For more information, call Powell Hickman at 864-376-4219.

PENDLETON RECREATION ASSOCIATION

The Pendleton Recreation Association is a privately run non-profit association of area residents set up to provide recreation programs for the youth of Pendleton area. Youth programs offered include Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Soccer and Softball. Call 864-646-9226 to sign up for programs!

S.O.U.P. SUPPER ON US PENDLETON

An organization dedicated to delivering meals to Pendleton shut-ins three days a week. For more information about volunteering or donating, contact Rosa Gibson 864-646-3724.

S.O.U.P.
PO Box 776
Pendleton, SC 29670.

THE PENDLETON COMMUNITY CENTER, INC.

A non-profit organization that has dedicatedly served the Pendleton community for over fifty years. It serves as the historical landmark site for the Anderson County Training School as well as The Faith Log Cabin Library. It continues to serve the community as the oldest existing African-American community organization. Monthly meetings are held on the Saturdays before first Sunday of every month at 4:30 pm. For more information, contact Ingrid J. Jackson at 864.646.7391.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Town of Pendleton is to govern responsibly with leadership that is committed to: enhancing the quality of life; continually improving services; and embracing the diversity of our community.

OUR VISION

The vision for the Town of Pendleton is to: build a modern responsive government; provide cooperative, diverse leadership; promote a regional approach to services; focus on improving public infrastructure; and act as a catalyst for economic development.

OUR CORE VALUES

1. Strengthening each other and the organization through dedication and teamwork.

2. Recognizing and respecting diversity and encouraging opinions of the community and workforce.